Save these instructions for household use only, Important safeguards – Cuisinart FP-14 User Manual
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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
Always follow these safety precautions when 
using this appliance.
Getting Ready
1. Read all instructions.
2.
Blades and discs are sharp. Handle them 
carefully.
3. Always unplug from outlet when not in
use, before putting on or taking off parts, 
before removing food and before 
cleaning. To unplug, grasp plug and pull 
from electrical outlet. Never pull cord. 
4. Do not use outdoors.
5. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter, or touch hot surfaces.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug, or after appliance 
has been dropped or damaged in any way. 
Return appliance to the nearest authorized 
service facility for examination, repair or 
electrical or mechanical adjustment.
Operation
1. Keep hands as well as spatulas and other
utensils away from moving blades or discs 
while processing food, to prevent the 
possibility of severe personal injury or 
damage to food processor. A plastic 
scraper may be used, but only when the 
food processor motor is stopped.
2. Avoid contact with moving parts. Never
push food down by hand when slicing or 
shredding. Always use pusher.
3. Make sure motor has completely stopped
before removing cover. (If machine does 
not stop within 4 seconds after you remove 
the pusher assembly, call 1-800-762-0190 
for assistance. Do not use the machine.)
4. Never store any blade or disc on motor
shaft. To reduce the risk of injury, no blade 
or disc should be placed on the shaft 
except when the bowl is properly locked in 
place and the processor is in use. Store 
blades and discs, as you would sharp 
knives, out of reach of children.
5. Be sure cover and feed tube are securely
locked in place before operating food 
processor. 
6. Never try to override or tamper with cover
interlock mechanism.
Cleaning
To protect against risk of electrical shock, do 
not put base in water or other liquids.
General
1. This appliance should not be used by or
near children or individuals with certain 
disabilities.
2. Do not operate this, or any other motor-
driven appliance, while under the influence 
of alcohol or other substances that affect 
your reaction time or perception.
3. This food processor is UL listed for
household use. Use it only for food 
preparation as described in the 
accompanying recipe and instruction book. 
Do not use this appliance outside of its 
intended use.
4. The use of attachments not recommended
or sold by Cuisinart may cause fire, 
electrical shock or personal injury, or 
damage to your food processor.
5. To avoid possible malfunction of work bowl
switch, never store processor with pusher 
assembly in locked position.
6. Maximum rating of 7 amperes is based on
attachment that draws greatest current. 
Other recommended attachments may 
draw significantly less current. 
7.
Do not operate your appliance in an 
appliance garage or under a wall 
cabinet. When storing in an appliance 
garage always unplug the unit from 
the electrical outlet. Not doing so 
could create a risk of fire, especially if 
the appliance touches the walls of the 
garage or the door touches the unit as it 
closes.
NOTICE: If your food processor has a plastic 
case, it has a polarized plug (one blade is wider 
than the other). As a safety feature, this plug will 
fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug 
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If 
it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. 
Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY
